For the past three months, Tammy has been worried that something bad is going to happen. She can't pinpoint the source of this feeling, but she can't sleep or concentrate and is irritable and jumpy. Her symptoms suggest that she may be suffering from __________ disorder.

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Tammy's symptoms of persistent worry, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and being easily startled are characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). GAD involves excessive anxiety and worry about various topics, events, or activities that is difficult to control and affects daily functioning.

For the Past Three Months, Tammy Has Been Worried That